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History and recent progress in piezoelectric polymers.

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Piezoelectric polymers, like polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), have been studied for decades. Research continues to advance their applications in electromechanical devices, building on early discoveries in biological and synthetic materials.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

  • Electrets made from carnauba wax and resin show stable trapped charges for 50 years.
  • Pyro-, piezo-, and ferroelectricity in polymers are attributed to dipolar orientation and trapped charges.
  • Early investigations in the 1950s explored shear piezoelectricity in biological and synthetic polymers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development of piezoelectric polymers.
  • To highlight recent advancements in the field of piezoelectric polymers.
  • To discuss the applications of piezoelectric polymers in various devices.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical research and publications on piezoelectric polymers.
  • Analysis of studies on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and its copolymers.
  • Examination of recent developments in submicron films and polyurethane-based piezoelectricity.

Main Results:

  • The discovery of piezoelectricity in poled polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) in 1969 spurred extensive research.
  • Various polar polymers, including PVDF copolymers, vinylcyanide/vinylacetate copolymers, and nylons, exhibit piezoelectric properties.
  • Recent work focuses on submicron films of polyureas and piezoelectricity in polyurethane.

Conclusions:

  • Piezoelectric polymers have a rich history dating back to the 1950s.
  • Significant progress has been made since the discovery of PVDF's piezoelectricity.
  • Ongoing research continues to expand the applications of piezoelectric polymers in electromechanical devices.